Borough · New Jersey
Tenafly, New Jersey
Tenafly, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Tenafly had 15,237 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,409 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,319 (±32). GEOID 3472420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,237
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,409 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,319 ±32
Median household income
$208,200
±$17,786 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$1,002,600
±$59,250 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Tenafly and what county is it in?
Tenafly is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 3,360 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tenafly is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tenafly, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,237 people lived in Tenafly on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 15,409 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,319 (±32).
| Measure | Tenafly | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,319 ±32 | 962,316 | +687 |
| Households | 5,227 ±229 | 355,127 | +537 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.13 | 2.68 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 5,420 ±229 | 369,613 | +543 |
Tenafly's population since 2000
From 13,806 in 2000 to 15,237 in 2025: up 10.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tenafly as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tenafly?
The median resident of Tenafly is 42.2 years old; 30.8% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 36.0%. 41.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tenafly | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 ±1.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.8% ±2.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±2.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% ±4.8 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.6% ±6.2 pts | 51.3% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 36.0% ±5.1 pts | 16.8% | +8.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.1% ±4.6 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.1% ±5.9 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 5.8% ±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7% ±0.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 78.7% ±4.1 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 43.4% ±4.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±4.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tenafly earn?
Half of Tenafly's 5,227 households earn less than $208,200 a year (±$17,786), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $212,819 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tenafly | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $208,200 ±$17,786 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $306,119 ±$34,958 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $104,694 ±$11,993 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.9% ±1.1 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tenafly?
Owners occupy 71.7% of Tenafly's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,002,600 by its owner (±$59,250). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 29.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tenafly | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,002,600 ±$59,250 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4% ±9.8 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.7% ±4.8 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.3% ±4.8 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,420 ±229 | 369,613 | +543 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1% ±4.0 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7% ±3.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.6% ±5.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tenafly building?
Builders took permits for 76 new housing units in Tenafly in 2025 (56 in single-family houses), 5.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tenafly work and get to work?
52.1% of Tenafly's workers drive alone and 29.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Tenafly | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7% ±3.7 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 52.1% ±5.5 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.8% ±3.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.6% ±5.2 pts | 18.5% | +21.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.8 min ±3.4 | 31.2 min | −4.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tenafly?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Tenafly (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $195,375 (Tract 552.02) to $247,292 (Tract 551).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 551Bergen County | 6,884 | $247,292 |
| Tract 552.02Bergen County | 4,319 | $195,375 |
| Tract 552.01Bergen County | 4,116 | $213,147 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tenafly) · Census block assignment files
How does Tenafly compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tenafly is the 2,382nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 68th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Tenafly ranks 55th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 68th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 504th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 264th | 787 |
| Median household income | 55th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 36th | 785 |
| Median home value | 28th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 448th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd | 780 |
| Median age | 413th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 506th | 777 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 49th | 787 |
Tenafly's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Tenafly with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tenafly?
11 of the 57 figures for Tenafly on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tenafly are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tenafly.